25 March 2010 (Glock 19/9mm)

GLOCK 19

The all-round talent

The GLOCK 19 is ideal for versatile use through reduced dimensions
compared with the standard pistol size. With the proven caliber
of 9x19, it has found worldwide distribution in security services.
In addition to being used as a conventional service weapon, it is
suitable for concealed carry or as a backup weapon. For instance,
many of the elite pilots of the USAF trust the GLOCK 19 for their
efficient defense in emergency situations. (from Glock website)

I have been shooting the Glock 19 since the mid 1990s and I like
everything about this gun except for one thing. Since it is a bit
wider than what is completely comfortable in my hand, if I shoot for
a long period of time, my hand gets' tired. However, it takes a long
time before that happens.

This is the second Glock I have owned. The first one I took with me
to Australia when I was active duty military. It was easy enough to get
into Australia (this was prior to when the confiscated the guns), but
getting it back to the USA would prove more difficult. Coming back, the
government wanted the original receipt for the gun. I made about a dozen
phone calls trying to get a copy of the receipt, but after about 150 dollars
in calls, figured it would make more sense to just leave the gun with
the gun club in Australia versus more aggravation and further costs
of long distance phone calls. Not sure if the gun was actually destroyed,
but my guess is that somone grabbed it and kept it...hopefully! I liked
shooting the gun so much that when I returned, I bought another one.

Picture taken at a public range, near Pittston, PA (Suscon Road). The day
was pretty cold, with very gusty winds. I didn't like the range and later found
out that I was illegally firing because I was past the firing line (but I was the
only one on the range that day, at this time). The range was setup as a pistol/
rilfe range, but reverted to rifle range...or you could shoot pistol from 50 yards
or more.